FAR HILLS, NJ --- After a 19 year absence, the Mars Essex Horse Trials, one of the top equestrian competitions, returns with a weekend of outdoor family-oriented events in the beautiful Somerset County countryside at historic Moorland Farm in Far Hills, NJ, from June 24-25, 2017.​The Mars Essex Horse Trials features "eventing," often referred to as an "equestrian triathlon," a competition that combines the elegance of dressage, the thrill of cross-country and the precision of show jumping; a classic car show; The Farmstand offering fresh farm-to-table food from local markets and specialties from artisan vendors; and The Essex Market offering a wide range of shopping from saddles and riding boots to jewelry and artwork.

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Marty Bauman, 508-698-6810x10, Marty@classic-communications.comLake Placid, NY - May 25, 2017 - Olympic course designers Guilherme Jorge andSteve Stephens headline an impressive line-up of course designers at the 2017 Lake Placid Horse Shows, presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC and sponsored by Bainbridge Farm. Joining Jorge and Stephens is Michel Vaillancourt to design the courses for the 48th annual event that will take place June 27- July 9 for two weeks of spectacular world-class show jumping competition!

For almost five decades, the Lake Placid Horse Shows have hosted the nation's top horses and riders at their world-class venue. With three top course designers set to design the tracks at this year's event, the competition will be second to none! The 2017 shows will offer more than 100 classes of competition each week for riders at all levels, from children on ponies to grand prix competitors and Olympic medalists. Each show is USEF 'AA' rated for hunters and 6* rated for Jumpers and this year's shows offer over $535,000 in prize money.

Lexington, KY - May 25, 2017 - Rain did not dampen the spirit or the competitive drive of the horses and riders contesting for top honors at the Lexington International CSI 3*, part of the Split Rock Jumping Tour being held May 24-28 at Split Rock Farm.

While the rain came down, the fences did not for Cinnamon 25 and Canadian owner/rider Sarah Bagworth. Their faultless performance gave them the win in the first class of the event, the Animo $2,000 Low Junior/Amateur 1.20m Jumper.